Roadtripping my BMW R65 to New York City
I recently had to go to New York for a work trip. Rather than take the train though, I decided to pack up the sidecases on my trusty R65 and get some camping and exploration in. On the way, I stopped at Tom Cutter's place, where he regaled me with some stories from his youth and career. You can see the full interview on my channel if you're interested. I've also linked it in this video. I will not apologize for the New Jersey slander. :)
About BMW R65
The BMW R65 is a light touring motorcycle introduced by BMW in 1978 to add a mid-size motorcycle to its product line. The original R65, contrary to the views of some commentators, has the same sized frame as the larger R series motorcycles. The R65 does however have a shorter swingarm than its siblings and therefore a shorter bolt-on rear sub-frame; this, along with the shorter front forks and 18" front wheel, gives the illusion that the R65 frame is smaller. The initial model R65 was manufactur...
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